SCHEDULE. January December Growing In Confidence & Trust in God September-December 2012

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1 TRINITY RETREAT SCHEDULE January December 2012 Blessed John Henry Newman January- August 2012 ~ Growing In Confidence & Trust in God September-December 2012

2 Greetings, The beatification of John Henry Newman was a powerful reminder to priests, deacons, and religious of what is most important. Newman, both as an Anglican and a Catholic, was subject to many trials, disappointments and misunderstandings. Yet he never descended to false compromises or easy agreements. He always remained honest in his search for the truth, faithful to the prompting of his conscience and focused on the ideal of sanctity. One of the mottos Newman chose was Growth is the only evidence of life expresses his understanding of the necessity for continuous conversion, transformation and interior growth, always faithfully relying on God. He summed up his own experience of growth in faithfulness to himself and to the Lord s will in these well known words, Here below to live is to change, and to be perfect is to have changed often. We welcome you to Trinity Retreat for your retreat during the year We will be happy to do whatever we can to help you on your spiritual journey. Our guest retreat masters Msgr. Thomas G. Caserta Pastor of Shrine Church of St. Bernadette in Brooklyn, NY, Author, involved in spiritual direction and retreats for clergy and laity. Topic: Scaling the Heights of Love Offering a time of reflection & prayer on the priesthood as an adventure in holiness of life & service to God s people. Fr. Joseph G. Fonti, S.T.L Spiritual Director at Cathedral Seminary Residence and Director of the Office of Priestly Life & Ministry for the Diocese of Brooklyn. Topic: Be as Holy as the People Think You Are Fr. Joseph J. Kelly Spiritual Director at Cathedral Seminary Residence of Immaculate Conception. Topic: Discerning the Spirit in Shared Prayer A retreat/workshop -The retreat aspect: our individual and collective prayer, with time for shared prayer and a chance to process a prayer experience with the director in front of the group. The workshop aspect: discerning God s presence in prayer and ministry. Fr. Glenn Sudano, CFR Spiritual Director for priests, friars, religious & laity and former Novice Master and Community Servant. Topic: Jesus Our Hope in Uncertain Times January August 2012 Topic: A Retreat on Blessed John Henry Newman Newman touched people s hearts as an inspired thinker. A man of prayer, he was

3 also engaged in various ministries to those entrusted to his care. Priests need to be inspired by Newman in their efforts to draw every soul to heaven. May Newman s heart speak to our priestly hearts. Jan Jan Jan. 30-Feb. 3 Feb Feb Mar. 5-9 Mar Mar Apr Apr. 30- May 4 May 7-11 May (Tuesday, 12noon until Friday) May 29- Jun 1 (Tuesday, 12noon until Friday) Jun Jun Jun Msgr. Thomas Caserta Topic: Scaling the Heights of Love Jul Fr. Joseph G. Fonti. S.T. L. Topic: Be as Holy as the People Think You Are Jul Jul. 30-Aug. 3 Aug Aug Aug, Fr. Glenn Sudano, CFR Topic: Jesus our Hope in Uncertain Times Fr. Joseph Kelly Topic: Discerning the Spirit in Shared Prayer September-December 2012 Topic: Growing in Confidence and Trust in God In the first letter of John there is the beautiful reflection about God s love. Divine love does cast out the fears and anxieties of our lives, letting us abide in hope and trust in God. The

4 Sept Sept Sept Oct Oct World does not provide what is essential to our lives God does. Growing in trust in God casts out all fear and helps us to see with greater clarity and freedom. Nov (Sunday, 8pm to Wednesday, short Thanksgiving Retreat) Nov Dec Senior Priests Dunwoodie Dates & retreat master to be announced by the Priest Retiree Office. Trinity would like to arrange group retreats for extern clergy from foreign countries who are serving in various dioceses. Please contact Fr. Gene at Trinity or trinityret@aol.com With a capacity for 15 retreatants, Trinity Retreat presents a homey atmosphere on the tranquil waters of Long Island Sound. The picturesque surroundings help us to become more aware of the presence of God and offer a gentle relief from a busy schedule. The Staff at Trinity Retreat, Director, Associate Director Natalie di Targiani, Reservations/Secretary Karen Killilea, Receptionist Daniel Quiñones, Gina Le Pore, Vincent Monaco, Ocie Smith, Berhane Gebreselassie, Chris Mosbacher Saroin Porter, David Burns Private Directed Retreats It is necessary to make these arrangements in advance with Fr. Benedict or Fr. Gene. We prefer to book these retreats when there is no other retreat scheduled. Time Off At Trinity Clergy are always invited to visit and stay for meals at 12:20 pm and 6 pm. Clergy simply wishing to spend a quiet day or days are welcome when there is no retreat scheduled or the house is not full. Guests are welcome at any time, but those wishing to stay overnight should reserve accommodations by calling in advance. Time to Catch Up Trinity is also available for clergy who just need time to catch up and would profit from an opportunity for reflection, quiet, and rest.

5 Arrangements should be made through bishops or major superiors. Cost is usually $400 per week. Retreats for Deacons Trinity offers a wide variety of retreats for deacons, and some for deacons and their wives. Please contact Fr. Gene for further information. Trinity Retreat House 1 Pryer Manor Road Larchmont, NY Phone: Fax: trinityret@aol.com Reservations & Information: Natalie is available by phone Monday to Friday, from 10 AM till 4 PM Phone: Fax: trinityret@aol.com Please register me for the following retreat: From: To: Name: Parish/School: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: A confirmation letter will be mailed to you along with detailed directions to Trinity.